Get Fair Skin Naturally With These Easy Steps

It comes as no surprise that a lot of people out there tend to spend a lot of money on skincare products. Mainly, this expenditure goes towards having a fairer and brighter skin. This particular liking of having fair skin covers a ton of different face products, such as face wash, creams, and masks and so on. In Malaysia, the market for such skincare products has always been flourishing due to the increasing number of people making these purchases to attain a fairer skin tone.

People in Malaysia are also heavily influenced by the Korean and the American culture which clearly boast a fairer complexion. However, many of us tend to overlook the fact that in order to attain a fairer skin tone, you do not necessarily have to spend those big bucks. There are so many different methods which you can try on your skin at home, to get a fairer skin tone without having to spend money on different products out there. And let’s admit it, not all of the product available out there suit our skin or our preferences when it comes to their results that we tend to get.

A lot of these methods are also organic in what the use of it is and it also comprises organic products in order to naturally brighten your skin. Having a bright and flawless skin is the dream of both men and women. These particular beauty standards vary from country to country, for instance, in Indonesia, fair skin which is white is slightly more yellow than other countries like Korea and Japan, where the rather preferred skin color is pale white. Fair skin is also often synonymous with pretty for many people, probably because fair skin people may be able to wear any color, in comparison to their dark or brown skinned counterparts.

I personally tend to disagree with this concept. And despite this narrow view of beauty, many people still tend to choose to go for expensive and painful treatments, such as chemical peels or vitamin C injections. The sheer amounts of skin whitening products are also growing from time to time, making it even more confusing for the potential customers. Before you get yourself confused, try out these DIY home remedies which you can find in your kitchen. Everyone has a different and unique skin type, so make sure that you understand your own skin condition and try several different recipes up until you find the one that really suits your skin.

Do not worry! There is a lot of goodness in natural products that we can use as a natural skin lightening treatments. Now, we will be going over a few organic skincare products that you can try at home in order to get to a fairer skin tone naturally.



COCONUT OIL
Coconut has always been known as a powerful cleansing food that mainly speeds up healing results by thoroughly flushing out all the toxins. Coconut oil also has a similar effect on the body, mainly virgin coconut oil. Coconut oil is also rich in lauric acid, which is considered as a healthier saturated fat that will be converted to monolaurin in the body and serves to kill bacteria, fungi and also viruses, as well as fatty acids. If you tend to have dry skin, just apply coconut oil as a moisturizer for your face and skin. In the market, virgin coconut oil which can be found in bottles, but you can also make this at home. This has a preparation time of about 40 minutes.

Steps to prepare: Start by leaving a bowl of coconut milk that was squeezed out of 5 coconuts overnight, after that skim the coconut cream in the top layer. Leave the fire on high, and then heat up a non-sticky pan over the stove. Shift the coconut cream into a skillet and then fry it for about 30 to 40 minutes until the coconut turns brown, then place it on a glass through a strainer. Five coconuts can give you about 300 ml of coconut oil. Allow it cool down before you can put it into a glass bottle. You can also mix two tablespoons of coconut oil with just a few drops of fresh lemon juice, stir and then use a cotton ball to help lighten your face and also the neck area. Allow it set for about 15 minutes before you can start rinsing it with lukewarm water.



BAKING SODA
If you happen to notice an uneven skin tone, especially if it’s a little darker in the nasal area, chances are that there is dirt clogging your pores. Luckily, this particular baking ingredient is made out of fine particles from sodium and also the pH that have the ability to remove the dead skin cells and also even out your skin complexion. The ingredients of baking soda may also avoid skin inflammation. Regardless of how much you need, use a ratio of 2:1 for the water and baking soda. This has a preparation time of about 5 minutes.

Steps to prepare: Start off by washing your face with lukewarm water to open up your pores. Mix one teaspoon of baking soda with some water according to the ratio. Apply it on the dull skin area. And let it dry for about 2 to 3 minutes, then rinse it off with cold water and dry your skin. The good news is that baking soda is also proven to be beneficial to shrink the pores. Do it about three times a week to gain a more effective result.



OATMEAL & HONEY
This healthy breakfast has almost double the benefits as it could give you the energy in the morning and also magically brighten up your face. Grind some oatmeal powder with a food processor or a blender, and then add in honey as much as needed. This recipe mainly works as a facial scrub to get rid of old skin cells and to also reduce the irritation, while at the same time the honey also works as a moisturizing agent. This has a preparation time of about 10 minutes.



CHAMOMILE TEA BAG
This one is a bag for another bag! Placing damp tea bags over the eyes is known for helping to reduce puffiness due to the lack of sleep or any other reasons. You can also try this technique to brighten up your face that had become dull due to the dark circles around your eyes. The tea bag has two main components, caffeine and tannins which are both are astringents for anti-inflammatory, both of which can reduce puffy eyes. Meanwhile, the chamomile has anti-inflammatory agents that are good for your skin. It is most certainly a way to attain fresh skin! This has a preparation time of about 3 minutes.



GARLIC
The dull skin could potentially be caused by acne and acne scars that take quite a long time to heal. Therefore, you may need antioxidants in order to cure and avoid discolored skin patches on the face. One of these types of antioxidants can be extracted from garlic oil. Apply it on the acne scar area, let it dry, and then wipe it off with a face towel. If you feel that the aroma is too pungent, mix the garlic oil with some water, or you can also try soaking the peeled garlic cloves into the milk for about an hour before applying it on your skin. This has a preparation time of about 1 minute.



LIME
The vitamin C in lime serves as an effective antioxidant for your facial skin. All you need to do is cut 1 to 2 limes that have been washed thoroughly. Massage it in gently on your clean face, and let it dry for around 30 minutes. After that, wash your face with some lukewarm water, and then rinse it once again with cold water to close your pores. Apply some moisturizer right after, to prevent having dry skin, and only repeat this treatment once a week at the most. This has a preparation time of 1 minute.



TOMATO
You can always make use of a ripe tomato that has been washed thoroughly. Cut it into 2 pieces, then gently massage it onto your face and let it dry for around 15 to 20 minutes before you rinse it off with cold water. The exuberant amounts of vitamin C in tomato would certainly heal the acne on your face and lead to a brighter skin overall.